Erasure entered the music scene in 1985 with their debut single "Who Needs Love (Like That)". Beginning in late 1986 with the release of their single Sometimes, Erasure established themselves on the British charts; albums such as The Circus, Wild!, Chorus, I Say I Say I Say, Loveboat and Nightbird demonstrated a further diversity of sound.
The album that boosted their career tremendously was The Innocents, which was released in 1988. A Little Respect and Chains of Love both hit the Billboard Top 100. Most people will probably remember Erasure for A Little Respect, which became one of their signature songs.
Clarke formerly was a member of Depeche Mode and later had a successful career with the duo Yazoo (known as Yaz in the US). Later he split with Yazoo partner Alison Moyet and briefly formed The Assembly with producer Eric Radcliffe. After a successful Assembly single ("Never Never"), Clarke released an unsuccessful one-off single with vocalist Paul Quinn ("One Day"). He then placed a blind advertisement in Melody Maker looking for a vocalist for a new musical project. He selected Andy Bell, who was the forty-first to audition (and whose voice would often be compared to Moyet's). From the start, their success was founded upon their songwriting skills. Clarke's talent for writing melodic, catchy pop songs was evident from his years with Depeche Mode and Yazoo. Bell's gifts as a lyricist and melodist added depth and character to Clarke's style (additionally, Bell was openly gay from the beginning, and he reflected this in his lyrics at a time when society as a whole was more ignorant around queer issues than it is today - making Erasure's success all the more phenomenal). As pop craftsmen, the pair's work bears comparison with that of Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Eurythmics, OMD, Alphaville, a-ha, Roxette and other pop songwriters.
Though their productivity and record sales declined beginning in the second half of the 1990s, Erasure scored at least one Top 30 hit with the release of every new album. Few electronic bands have demonstrated the durability of Erasure.
In 2005 Erasure made a comeback with their number one position on the US Dance Chart, eighteen years after their first chart-topper. This success was mirrored in the UK with the debut single from Nightbird ("Breathe") reaching number four in the charts. Erasure also enabled fans to configure and buy their own remixes of the single 'Don't Say You Love Me' through the band website. Each variant of the song was limited to a single download.
2006 saw the release of the album Union Street, which features a collection of previously released Erasure songs that the band have reinterpreted with an acoustic / country & western style. The album is named after the recording studio in Brooklyn where it was recorded.
A new album, Light at the End of the World, was released in 2007.
Baby Love
Erasure Lyrics
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But all you do is treat me bad
Break my heart and leave me sad
Tell me what did I do wrong to make you stay away so long
'Cause baby love, my baby love, been missing ya, miss kissing ya
Instead of breaking up
Let's start some kissing and making up
Don't throw our love away
Need ya, need ya, baby love, my baby love
Baby love, my baby love, why must we separate my love?
All of my whole life through
I never love no one but you
Why you do me like you do, I guess it's me
Ooh, need to hold you once again my love, feel your warm embrace my love
Don't throw our love away, please don't do me this way
Not happy like I used to be, loneliness has got the best of me my love
My baby love, I need ya oh how I need ya
Why you do me like you do
After I've been true to you
So deep in love with you
Baby, baby ooh
'Til it hurt me, 'til it hurt me
Ooh baby love
Don't throw our love away
Don't throw our love away
The song "Baby Love" by Erasure tells the story of a person in a loving relationship with someone who constantly mistreats them and breaks their heart. The singer expresses their deep need for their partner and questions what they did wrong to make them stay away for so long. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to reconcile and start anew by "kissing and making up" rather than breaking up. They plead for their partner to stay with them and not throw their love away while expressing the pain and loneliness they feel due to their partner's mistreatment.
The song exemplifies the classic Motown sound infused with a modern touch that Erasure was known for in the late 80s. The upbeat rhythm and electronic-pop style give the song a joyful, danceable feel despite the sad lyrics. "Baby Love" was released as a single in 1988 and became a top-5 hit in the UK, bringing Erasure mainstream success. The song has remained a favorite among fans and was included in many of the band's set-lists during their tours.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby love, my baby love, I need you oh how I need you
The singer expresses their deep longing for their lover, whom they refer to as 'baby love.' They emphasize their need for the lover and how much they depend on them to feel complete.
But all you do is treat me bad
The singer is unhappy and feels mistreated by their lover's behavior. Their partner's treatment towards them is causing them a great deal of pain.
Break my heart and leave me sad
The singer feels emotionally hurt and heartbroken by their lover's actions, which have left them feeling upset and hopeless.
Tell me what did I do wrong to make you stay away so long
The singer is pondering and questioning their behavior in the relationship. They feel confused and want to understand why their lover has been distant for so long.
'Cause baby love, my baby love, been missing ya, miss kissing ya
The singer explains that they have been missing their lover, and they miss the physical intimacy they once shared - particularly kissing.
Instead of breaking up
The singer suggests an alternative to the dissolution of the relationship. Rather than breaking up, they propose finding a way to repair the damage.
Let's start some kissing and making up
The singer suggests repairing the relationship by engaging in physical intimacy and reconciliation with their lover.
Don't throw our love away
The singer implores their lover to refrain from ending the relationship. They emphasize the value of their love and desires for their love to persist.
In my arms why don't you stay?
The singer is expressing their desire to hold their lover and have them stay with them. They want closeness and security in their relationship.
Baby love, my baby love, why must we separate my love?
The singer questions why their love must fall apart. They are expressing sadness and confusion at the thought of the relationship ending.
All of my whole life through, I never love no one but you
The singer emphasizes their loyalty towards their lover. Their romantic involvement with other people in their past had never been so intense, compared to their current love for their current partner.
Why you do me like you do, I guess it's me
The singer feels responsible for their lover's poor treatment extending upon them. They wonder if their actions may be the cause of their partner's behavior.
Ooh, need to hold you once again my love, feel your warm embrace my love
The singer yearns for physical intimacy with their partner. They describe a strong desire to hold their lover and feel their warmth and love.
Please don't do me this way, not happy like I used to be, loneliness has got the best of me my love
The singer is unhappy with the current state of the relationship. They feel lonely and express their dissatisfaction with the situation, as it is causing them sadness and heartache.
After I've been true to you, so deep in love with you
The singer expresses hurt and sadness, as they have been kind and loyal to their lover, only to be mistreated by them. Their love was once deep and true, but their lover's actions have harmed the relationship.
Baby, baby ooh, 'Til it hurt me, 'til it hurt me
The singer expresses their love for their lover, despite the pain they have caused them. Their love for their partner is causing them pain and suffering, but they continue to hold onto their love.
Don't throw our love away, don't throw our love away
The singer repeats their plea with their lover not to end the relationship. They emphasize the value of their love and their desire to keep it intact.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER
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Julian Bruce
awwww i didnt know that erasure made a mix tape of this song!!!!!
Butterfly Sky PSALM 7 PROVERBS 11:27 MATTHEW 7
Wow 😊
Noe Sanchez
best